Drug Addiction

What is Drug Addiction?

We are well aware of the ugly side of any kind of addiction whether it is alcohol, smoking, or drug addiction and one of the common and serious forms of addiction is Drug Addiction. Drug addiction has affected a large number of people in society, especially at a young age.

In addition to, it affects the health of an individual adversely, addiction also affects the family, society, and nation. The sufferer of drug addiction hunts for drugs they are addicted to everywhere and use them obsessively despite knowing that it is destroying their living and lives. They are very well aware of the fact that it is not only harmful to them but also to those who are around them. 

Drug addiction treatment in Ayurveda varies for every individual depending on their bodily constitution i.e. Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Drug addiction Ayurvedic medicines aim to flush out the toxins from the body, restore internal tissues, and helps in pulling out from the darkness of addiction.

An addicted individual knowingly spends a lot of money, out of their control and limits that sometimes even exceed what they can afford causing financial, physical, and family problems. All the time is just given to drugs and in hunt of them.

What are the causes of Drug Addiction?

  • Mental Stress- A stressed person is prone to addiction to drugs.
  • Unhappy Lifestyle- Unable to live a lifestyle that a person wants, puts them into depression and makes them addicted.
  • Lack of Family Involvement- When the family does not cooperate and is put under restrictions always, a person follows the wrong path.
  • Family History of Drugs Addiction- Drug addiction in children is more common as it involves genetic predisposition.
  • Environmental Cause- Environmental changes play a vital role in developing drug dependence as the environment influences behavior.

Signs of Drug Addiction

  • Loss Of Appetite- A person never feels like eating anything as they only want drugs only in their meals themselves.
  • Sleep Disorder- It becomes hard for an individual to have a sound deep sleep.
  • Poor Concentration- An Individual is unable to memorize anything as drugs excessive consumption had to weaken their nerves.
  • Joint Pain- After a certain limit when all the toxins get deposited it starts with pain in joints.
  • Fatigue- A person feels tired, restless, and not feeling like doing anything.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Drug De-Addiction

  • Diet plays a vital role in the road to recovery from drug addiction. Experts of Dr. Sharda Ayurveda will prepare a special Ayurvedic diet that will help in early recovery.
  • Panchakarma is highly effective to treat drug de-addiction. Panchakarma helps in detoxifying the body and removing all negative conditions.
  • Ayurveda is a storehouse of effective herbs that are especially for de-addiction. Ayurvedic treatment is always recommended as it can be given even without letting the patient know about it.
  • Yoga is itself said to be a treatment for drug de-addiction as the chemicals consumed by the drug addicts cause wreak havoc on the brain ongoing the phase of recovery. By adopting yoga and other exercises, an addict can regenerate endorphin chemicals in the brain.
  • Meditation helps in boosting the body, mind, and soul and makes the body fresh and healthy.

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Faq's

How does Ayurveda deal with de-addiction?

Ayurveda catches the problem to work on the root cause to treat it, not just the symptoms of a person.

How to deal with drug addict patients?

Proper counseling is a must that provides emotional support followed by Ayurvedic medicines that helps to treat the drug addict patient.

Do drug-addicted patients always stay in anger?

A person highly dependent on drugs mostly remains hyper excited, irritated, has low memory power, and is also sometimes unable to balance while walking and talking.

How does dependency on drugs affect personal life?

There is a loss in sexual desire and also the high dosage of drugs reduces the capability of thinking and working hence affects the personal life of a patient.

How quickly one can get addicted to drugs?

How quickly one gets addicted to drugs varies from person to person. It depends upon several factors including your biology i.e. genes, age, gender, environmental conditions.

Is there an effective treatment for drug de-addiction in Ayurveda?

Drug addiction can be treated by some behavioral therapies. Treatment varies from person to person depending upon the drugs they are taking and for how long. Treatment is advised according to body type. Ayurveda has the most effective, safe treatment.

Can drug addiction leads to mental disorders?

Yes, it can because a person gets in depression and anxiety attacks if they do not get their needs on time.

Can one get addicted easily to a drug if they have it just for once?

Yes, one can depend on a person’s ability. Younger age children intake it just for a taste or to try and when it becomes a habit they get unaware of it. This happens due to the change in a person’s brain each time they consume them.

My friend is addicted to drugs for 7-8 months. Can Ayurveda help him getting rid of it?

Yes, Ayurveda can very easily help him in getting rid of it. The best advantage of Ayurvedic medicine is that you can give it without letting the patient know about it. Visit the nearest drug addiction treatment centers and find a way out for your friend.

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